Chief Of Naval Staff Inspects Ongoing Projects In Lagos Area
On Monday 26 May 2025, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla inspected several ongoing projects in Lagos area. All the projects were initiated by the CNS and some are nearing completion. The inspection included visits to Naval Medical Center where he saw the newly built reception and other facilities, Naval Dockyard Limited where he assessed progress on the construction of Seaward Defence Boats IV and V.
Notably, the Seaward Defence Boats (SDB) are locally manufactured sea-going vessels constructed by Nigerian Navy Ship Builders and Engineers. The first SDB, NNS ANDONI was completed in 2012, the second SDB, NNS KARADUWA was completed in 2016 and the third SDB, NNS OJI was completed in 2021. All three vessels are still in the service of the Nigerian Navy. It is expected that SDB IV & V will be completed soon.
Thereafter he inspected projects at the proposed Forward Operating Base Tarkwa-Bay and Forward Operating Base Lekki.
All the projects are poised to improve NN operations.
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